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WILL BE HELD NEXT ON NOV. 13, 14, 15, 2009 |
IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA...
OUR 20th ANNIVERSARY!! |
It always seems to us that each year's camp is the best ever. How could they get better every year? They do! The SSAMC is always the second full weekend of NOVEMBER. See You There! |
DIRECTIONS |
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The SSAMC is held at Boyd Hill Environmental Studies Area, at 2900 31st Street, St. Petersburg.
In addition to the park entrance sign, there will be a sign
by the entrance saying MUSIC CAMP.
You will probably come into the Tampa Bay area on Interstate
Route 75 (N-S) or Interstate Route 4 (E-W). Both of these major routes
intersect with Interstate Route 275, which angles through the area.
Southbound toward Tampa on I-75, you'll find I-275 branching off of I-75
just north of Tampa. Follow I-275 on into St. Petersburg. Northbound on
I-75, you'll take exit 44 to I-275 and follow I-275 into St. Petersburg.
I-4 meets I-275 in Tampa. From I-4 you'll take I-275 across the bay on the
Howard Franklin Bridge and on into St. Petersburg.
Travelling by air, you will probably arrive at Tampa
International Airport, accessing I-275 in Tampa from there to travel
southbound into St. Petersburg.
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REASONS TO COME |
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IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING OUT IN MUSIC, it is very important for you to get off to a good start with sound instruction from qualified teachers. Learning the right ways to do things from the beginning will help you avoid developing bad habits you’ll have to unlearn later, and will speed you on your way to becoming an accomplished musician.
IMPORTANT:Beginners, Click HERE.
IF YOU ARE ALREADY INVOLVED AND WANT TO EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, add a new instrument, or learn more about how music works, you need to spend time working with those who know—people who are really qualified to help you move in the directions in which you want to go. A few hours spent with someone who is truly advanced in music can make a world of difference in your musical development.
THE SUNSHINE STATE ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP offers you the opportunity to spend an entire weekend with expert teachers of acoustic music. These teachers are not like those offering “lessons” in music store back rooms. They are not “celebrities”. They are the real experts, focused on acoustic music! The SSAMC offers a stunning array of classes (over 100 sessions in the weekend) in just about every subject imaginable pertaining to making acoustic music (singing, how to play in groups, accompaniment guitar, flatpicking guitar, fingerpicking guitar, harmonica, Autoharp, Dobro, performing, songwriting, and much more).
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| Tuition is ***$149 *** For the Entire Camp!
Private “lessons” in music stores provided by persons who may or may not be qualified or able to teach, and who are very seldom focused on acoustic music, are priced at around $15-$16 per HALF hour these days. A student at the Sunshine State Acoustic Music Camp could potentially receive up to sixteen hours of instruction during the camp weekend, from real experts in acoustic music. Sixteen hours of music store “lessons” would cost over $500 !! In addition, the music camp participant has many opportunities to sit down one-on-one with instructors for specific personal help. Our special Tutoring Area also offers instructors who can help or help the student connect with instructors who can offer personal aid. |
Click HERE For Financial Aid Information
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| Florida is famous for her beautiful beaches, but the Sunshine State offers far more than just white sand and blue water. For many years now, musicians--advanced, developing, and beginning too--have gathered annually in the deep green shade of that other Florida, under giant live |
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oaks in a secluded but well-equipped 100-acre St. Petersburg nature park, to teach, to learn, to trade tunes, and to have a great time together at the Sunshine State Acoustic Music Camp.
The camp offers you a great combination of learning and enjoyment. You'll be able to immerse
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| music; begin or continue developing skills on guitar, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, lap or hammered dulcimer, Autoharp, mandolin, or other instruments; learn how to sing, how to play in a group situation, how to write a song; learn about music theory--and much, much more. Best of all--YOU are invited to join us this year!
Every instructor at the SSAMC is a noted musician and a first-rate teacher! Over the years Ernie Williams, Jan Milner, Bob Kogut, J.U. Lee, Donna Klein, Ray Belanger, Sam Owens, Dennis
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Devine, Nancy Levine, Joe Reina, Elan Chalford, Cindy Roy, Robin Plitt, Doug Travers, and Bob Rafkin, along with many more, have taught at the SSAMC. Some have been with the project since its beginnings--but new instructors are also invited to join us each year to share what they know. There are over one hundred class sessions in this content-packed weekend! At the SSAMC every student gets plenty of attention. Instructors take time with students, not only in classes, but one-on-one, to help with learning and to pass along the tips and tricks that have made them admired artists. |
| There’s a special tutoring area for those just getting started. Have a question--any question? All you have to do is ask. Camp director Charley Groth is on hand throughout the camp and is always ready, willing, and able to help you with any concern. There's a lot to like at the Sunshine State Acoustic Music Camp. Camping is free, and there are acres to choose from. You can also stay in rustic bunkhouses on site. There are picnic tables and outdoor grills and nature trails. |
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| There's plenty of space for the kids! You'll swear you are miles out in the country instead of in St. Petersburg! There are modern restrooms with showers (lots of hot water). There are motels and restaurants nearby for those who prefer them, and stores not far away too. Saturday evening features a huge 3-hour-plus instructor/special guest concert. There are student shows during the lunch breaks. Jam sessions, both planned and spontaneous, almost never stop! (Click on some of the choices in the menu at the top of the page for more information on various aspects of the camp experience.) |
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or need additional information
about anything on this site,
send an e-mail to charleygroth@yahoo.com
(click on E-Mail in top menu, or use your
own e-mail service).
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